It didn’t take very long for New York to become the largest sports betting market in the country. According to the state Gaming Commission more than $1.6 billion in wagers were made last month when betting became legal. The previous record holder was New Jersey at around $1.3 billion. Source: https://apnews.com/article/sports-business-football-new-york-new-jersey-5dd240f1375493c5c08066ec74034890
An investigation into a Town of Milford domestic dispute that happened last month results in a man facing multiple charges. According to the Sheriff’s Office the man destroyed property at the residence. The man was booked into the Otsego County Correction Facility on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/283255523902138
A lengthy Town of Unadilla narcotics investtigation results in a man facing charges. Police say the suspect ordered cocaine from the Netherlands using the so-called “dark web”. The shipment did get delivered and that’s when he was taken into custody. Arraignment is pending. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/282920467268977
A suspect is apprehended in connection with a Town of Morris storage facility burglary. Police say the man from Norwich took items from several storage units. Many of those items were found in Chenango County. The man faces a pair of felony charges. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/282914943936196
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman is partering with a Cooperstown man for a craft beer project. According to All Otsego the Hall of Famer is working with Phil Leinhart to create a brand called “Eight” beer which initially will be sold in Texas. Source: Cooperstown brewmaster teams up with Troy Aikman
Several area teachers are named as New York State Master Teachers in partnership with SUNY Oneonta. These educators will join the network of Master Teachers created in 2013. There are 9 regions and each is associated with a SUNY campus. SUNY Oneonta has 115 teachers in its program. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-selection-230-new-york-state-master-teachers-join-statewide-network
City of Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek will deliver his annual State of the City address on Tuesday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m. It is the first item on the agenda of the regularly scheduled Common Council meeting and will be streamed live. Source: Press release
Richfield Springs Central School will soon have a safe, comfortable space students can use to decrease anxiety, regulate stress levels, and transform their feelings of isolation and hopelessness. The room is paidfor from a grant awarded to Safe Schools Mohawk Valley from the Community Foundation of Otsego County. Source: Your Donations at Work: Helping Kids, … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health reports the 10th COVID-19-related death for 2022. It’s not known if the individual was vaccinated. Since the pandemic began there are a total of 105 deaths. The county’s positivity rate is now at 10.6%. Source: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid19.php
The Uplands Center in Walton is hosting a no-cost Narcan training class on Saturday in partnership with Supplies for Life & Delaware Opportunities. Narcan is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The class begins at 11:00 a.m. and mask wearing is required. Source: https://www.facebook.com/theuplandscenter/posts/1154595441751067